JL;DR

Daily Podcasts Video Research

for Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Music ›

0 Music Culture

A hypnotic new album inspired by a unique Yiddish recording

Zach Golden in Forward

Cantor Sarah Myerson and musician Ilya Shneyveys have released an album titled "The Rose Cohen Experience," inspired by rare Yiddish recordings of folksinger Rose Cohen.

Communities ›

0 Communities Antisemitism

The path forward for securing Jewish communities

eJewishPhilanthropy

In the wake of rising antisemitism and recent attacks, Jewish federations are increasingly prioritizing security as a fundamental aspect of communal Jewish life.

0 Communities Jewish Law

The destroyed library at Jackson’s Beth Israel was a sanctuary for me. I have faith it will be one for all again.

Rabbi Lex Rofeberg in JTA

Rabbi Lex Rofeberg reflects on his profound connection to the Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, where he lived and served for two years.

Antisemitism ›

0 Antisemitism Communities

Synagogue arson suspect posted antisemitic cartoon on day of the attack

Louis Keene in Forward

Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Mississippi, is charged with arson after allegedly setting fire to the Beth Israel Congregation synagogue in Jackson.

0 Antisemitism Communities

Man charged with setting fire to Mississippi synagogue targeted it due to its ‘Jewish ties,’ FBI says

Grace Gilson in JTA

A man named Stephen Spencer Pittman has been charged with arson for allegedly setting fire to Beth Israel Congregation, the only synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi.

0 Antisemitism Politics

Fundraiser for ICE agent who killed Renee Good includes antisemitic attack on Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey

Andrew Lapin in JTA

In the aftermath of the tragic shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, a controversial fundraiser has emerged, drawing attention for its antisemitic attack on Minneapolis' Jewish mayor, Jacob Frey.

0 Antisemitism Communities

As we mark shloshim for Bondi Beach, we also ask: Can Australia’s multicultural project survive?

Dan Goldberg in JTA

Marked by collective mourning, the shloshim for the Bondi Beach massacre highlights the fragility of Australia’s once-celebrated multiculturalism, which faces severe strains from rising antisemitism.

0 Antisemitism Communities

For southern Jews, the Mississippi synagogue firebombing rekindles memories of exile and endurance

Anya Kamenetz in Forward

A recent firebombing of Beth Israel Congregation, Mississippi’s oldest synagogue, rekindles memories of historical attacks and evokes feelings of solidarity among Southern Jews.

0 Antisemitism History

From Soviet shadows to American sunlight: An antisemitism cycle we’ve seen before

eJewishPhilanthropy

Gennady Favel explores the cyclical nature of antisemitism by reflecting on Jewish experiences in the Soviet Union and drawing parallels with rising antisemitic incidents in the United States.

0 Antisemitism Education

London's University for Islamists

Nicole Lampert in Future of Jewish

Nicole Lampert critiques University College London (UCL) for becoming a hotbed of extremism and antisemitism, particularly after the October 7th Hamas-led attacks.

Politics ›

0 Politics Holocaust

Regime change in Iran isn't war. It's liberation.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

Joshua Hoffman asserts that regime change in Iran should not be seen as an act of war, but rather an essential step towards liberation.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump says Republicans 'don't like' antisemites. Don't trust him

Sruli Fruchter in Forward

Sruli Fruchter critiques President Donald Trump's claims of opposing antisemitism within the Republican Party, highlighting how this narrative falters against the rising antisemitic sentiments within right-wing circles.

0 Politics Holocaust

Democrats compare ICE with the Gestapo as they push to curb agency’s power

Shira Li Bartov in JTA

Democratic lawmakers in the United States are drawing stark parallels between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Gestapo as they propose legislation to restrict ICE's activities and limit cooperation between local police and federal immigration authorities.

0 Politics Culture

The Iranian Revolution

Emes Ve-Emunah

As mass protests erupt across Iran, high-ranking officials, echoing past tactics, justify their violent suppression by labeling demonstrators as "enemies of God."

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump comments directly on antisemites in the Republican party: ‘I think we don’t like them’

Grace Gilson in JTA

In a recent interview with The New York Times, former President Donald Trump addressed the issue of antisemitism within the Republican Party, asserting that there is no place for antisemites in the party's ranks and that he personally condemns antisemitic views.

0 Politics Ethics

American Progressives Must Support the Protests in Iran

Ken Silverman in The Beinart Notebook

Ken Silverman argues that American progressives should support the Iranian protests against their oppressive government, emphasizing the universality of human rights beyond national alliances.

0 Politics Israel

Iran threatens to attack Israel if Trump strikes Tehran over crackdown on protesters

Philissa Cramer in JTA

Iranian leaders threaten to target Israel if the United States launches a military strike against Iran in response to Iran's crackdown on anti-government protesters.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani, AOC denounce pro-Hamas chants outside Queens synagogue, with mayor using ‘terrorist’ label for first time

Joseph Strauss in JTA

Progressive New York City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, have condemned a recent protest where pro-Palestinian demonstrators expressed support for Hamas outside a Queens synagogue.

0 Politics Antisemitism

No Jews, No News

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish

The article by Joshua Hoffman criticizes the selective outrage of Western humanitarians and media outlets, noting their silence on Iran's brutal suppression of protests.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Mamdani denounces Hamas chants, but his delay draws scrutiny

Jacob Kornbluh in Forward

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under scrutiny for his delayed response to a protest featuring pro-Hamas chants outside a Queens synagogue.

Culture ›

0 Culture Television/Film

Charles Grodin was a curmudgeon with a gooey center

PJ Grisar in Forward

Charles Grodin, known for his curmudgeonly roles and prickly public persona, is re-evaluated in a new documentary, "Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause."

Philosophy ›

0 Philosophy Politics

This Jewish philosopher would have called out the Trump administration's b.s. in Minneapolis

Robert Zaretsky in Forward

The article reflects on the Trump administration's response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, drawing philosophical parallels with Harry Frankfurt's essay, "On Bullshit."

Education ›

0 Education Leadership

For tomorrow’s rabbinate, we must up our game

eJewishPhilanthropy

Rabbi Daniel Landes, reflecting on over fifty years of experience in training rabbis, discusses the current crisis in rabbinic education and recruitment highlighted by the Atra report.

Literature ›

0 Literature Torah

Humor… Me? Rabbinic Wordplay, Playing on Rabbinics

Daniel Shlian in Lehrhaus

Daniel Shlian explores the rich tradition of puns and wordplay in Jewish texts, demonstrating how these literary features appear in both Biblical stories and rabbinic literature.